Sanchez may call snap election as housing bills fail in parliament
After two housing decree-laws were rejected, the prospect that Pedro Sánchez will dissolve the Cortes and call a November election is gaining traction.
Two real decree-laws on housing were rejected by the right-wing bloc in the Spanish parliament, leaving the legislative agenda in jeopardy. In response, the possibility that Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will dissolve the Cortes and call a national election in November has grown stronger. The Moncloa issued a communiqué challenging the PP, Vox and Junts to demonstrate whether they stand with citizens or with property speculators.
The Socialists and the Sumar alliance intend to request the vote, while the Sindicato de Inquilinas is organizing a sizable demonstration around the Congress building, supported by a heavy police presence. Ministers Pablo Bustinduy and Isabel Rodríguez are expected to defend the indefinite contract extension decree and the other housing bill, respectively. Vice-president Yolanda Díaz has said she will keep her comments private until after the vote, leaving the president as the key decision-maker.
Why it matters
The outcome will determine Spain's political direction and could trigger a national election that hinges on housing policy.
How this story developed
- Sep 29 Elderly Madrid resident allowed back into home after forced eviction protests
- Sep 29 The cabinet agreed to divide the housing decree-law into two separate measures, hoping at least one will survive a vote in Congress.
- Sep 29 A deal was reached that allows the senior resident to return to her apartment.
- Sep 29 The government announced it will separate the housing decree into two bills.
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